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Texas Primary: Cornyn Surges Amid Paxton's Scandal

7/16/2025

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In a heated 2026 primary battle, Texas Sen. John Cornyn has surged ahead, raising $3.9 million compared to Ken Paxton's $2.9 million. Paxton's campaign faces turmoil as his wife’s divorce filing, citing adultery, casts a shadow over his candidacy. Adding to the tension, Rep. Wesley Hunt, a Trump ally, emerges as a formidable contender, complicating the race further.

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In a heated 2026 primary battle, Texas Sen. John Cornyn has surged ahead, raising $3.9 million compared to Ken Paxton's $2.9 million. Paxton's campaign faces turmoil as his wife’s divorce filing, citing adultery, casts a shadow over his candidacy. Adding to the tension, Rep. Wesley Hunt, a Trump ally, emerges as a formidable contender, complicating the race further.